MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young and Interim Police Chief C.J. Davis held a press conference Monday highlighting new data showing a reduction in crime across the city.
City leaders say their work sparked a 13.3% decrease in overall crime, compared to 2023, with violent crime down 10%.
“I’m proud to say today that the work is working,” Young said.
During the press conference, Davis talked about the various programs initiated like Code Zero that took place in the department’s 12 precincts.
“To address some of the problems in the city from that wholistic standpoint whether it’s inspections at businesses, whether it’s blight, working with code enforcement, nuisance properties or drag racing,” Davis said.
Public safety and crime stats report
Nearly every zip code in Memphis saw crime go down, led by a 29% decrease in 38117 (East Memphis) and a 26% decrease in 38103 (Downtown.)
There were 242 murders last year, down from 341 the previous year, a nearly 30% decrease. Vehicle thefts were down nearly 40%.